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Forum: European Armoury 22nd January 2026, 12:50 PM
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Views: 2,747
Posted By Akanthus
Victrix wrote that on the seal of Thorn there is...

Victrix wrote that on the seal of Thorn there is an angel but i found one with Holy Mary .But not like the one on the blade.The sword certainly belongs to the city in the netherlands.
With " belongs...
Forum: European Armoury 21st January 2026, 09:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,747
Posted By Akanthus
The Seal of Thorn ( Poland / Germany / Prussia )...

The Seal of Thorn ( Poland / Germany / Prussia ) also shows Holy Mother Mary.For me the sword refers to this city.The tip of executioner swords mostly is cut off. This should clarify,that it was a...
Forum: European Armoury 20th January 2026, 10:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,747
Posted By Akanthus
That's it.....sunk.....:) :) :)

That's it.....sunk.....:) :) :)
Forum: European Armoury 19th January 2026, 10:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 603
Posted By Akanthus
If you can exactely proove a close connection...

If you can exactely proove a close connection between the huntingswords and the
" Reichsjägermeister" that would drive the price to irrational heights.There are enough crazy boys out there in this...
Forum: European Armoury 18th January 2026, 06:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 603
Posted By Akanthus
Both forms are widespread in Germany from the...

Both forms are widespread in Germany from the middle of the 19th.century up to the middle of the 20th.century .They change a bit in decoration but the pattern is the same.The first one refers to a ...
Forum: European Armoury 18th January 2026, 06:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,747
Posted By Akanthus
But why an abbey should have an executener sword...

But why an abbey should have an executener sword or even an executioner ? These executive tools are mostly refer to the jurisdiction of towns or nobility.In some cases they were property of the...
Forum: European Armoury 18th January 2026, 05:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,747
Posted By Akanthus
Perhaps the polish city of Korun is ment.The city...

Perhaps the polish city of Korun is ment.The city was called Thorn in the time when the area was German.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 17th January 2026, 06:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,845
Posted By Akanthus
St.Quirinus

St.Quirinus
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 17th January 2026, 06:35 PM
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Views: 2,845
Posted By Akanthus
Eley ,thank you for your answer.I can't stop...

Eley ,thank you for your answer.I can't stop thinking about this.I have learned that Bellarmines were often decorated with coats of arms.Realistic ones ,connected to families or cities and invented...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 14th January 2026, 12:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,845
Posted By Akanthus
Bellarmine

Dear members,
I bought this Bellarmine some days ago.I would date it around 1600.Has someone an idea what's is the meaning of the nine circles you find three times on the jug ? Perhaps someone is...
Forum: Swap Forum 19th December 2025, 03:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 10,047
Posted By Akanthus
SOLD

SOLD
Forum: Swap Forum 17th December 2025, 05:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 10,047
Posted By Akanthus
German Hunting Sword

I offer a heavy German Hunting Sword from the second quarter of the 19th.century.
The grip is made of brass with rests of gilding.The shell is a sculptural stag head in a foliage garland.The ends of...
Forum: European Armoury 21st September 2025, 05:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,165
Posted By Akanthus
Westphal mentioned in his book that in this case...

Westphal mentioned in his book that in this case they did not use the originally tang.They formed a new tang from the upper strong part of the blade. One of the cutting edges of the forner biconvex...
Forum: European Armoury 21st September 2025, 11:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 20,165
Posted By Akanthus
In his great book " Hirschfänger -Zur...

In his great book " Hirschfänger -Zur historischen Entwicklung jagdlicher Seitenwaffen " Mr.Herbert H.Westphal shows a 17th.century combination of a hunting sword grip with a executioners blade.Here...
Forum: European Armoury 13th August 2025, 10:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 45,772
Posted By Akanthus
In Germany allone possession is forbidden by a...

In Germany allone possession is forbidden by a very strict gun law. :(
Forum: European Armoury 25th July 2025, 04:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,535
Posted By Akanthus
For me this trophy of arms is a sign for noble...

For me this trophy of arms is a sign for noble might,often to find on blades of this time.This huntinsword is not a first class made piece.First class noble swords are often gilded and decorated...
Forum: European Armoury 25th July 2025, 04:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,535
Posted By Akanthus
Hallo mgolab, For me it looks like a German...

Hallo mgolab,
For me it looks like a German Huntingsword ,made in the second quarter of the 18th.century.It shows the characteristic stag horn handle and the brass grip with hunting related...
Forum: European Armoury 9th June 2025, 12:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 130,251
Posted By Akanthus
Talking Hofbräuhaus.....:D

Hofbräuhaus.....:D
Forum: European Armoury 8th June 2025, 11:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 130,251
Posted By Akanthus
Here some pictures of hunting knives of the 16th...

Here some pictures of hunting knives of the 16th century i took from the great book "Hirschfänger, Zur historischen Entwicklung jagdlicher Seitenwaffen " written by Mr.Westphal.I assume ,that your...
Forum: European Armoury 8th June 2025, 09:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 130,251
Posted By Akanthus
Nice huntingdagger !! For me it has doubtless...

Nice huntingdagger !! For me it has doubtless central european ,most probably German origin.The birdsheadlike upper end of the grip and the rivets ,which fix the staghorn gripplates are typical...
Forum: European Armoury 18th April 2025, 03:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 32,748
Posted By Akanthus
[Now whether this is a contemporary mating done...

[Now whether this is a contemporary mating done at the time of use e.g. battlefield pickups or replacement or a later mating by an owner or even a dealer is impossible to know. I like to think they...
Forum: European Armoury 13th February 2025, 05:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 39,689
Posted By Akanthus
Abolutely impressing collection .....

Abolutely impressing collection .....
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 19th August 2024, 10:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 37,585
Posted By Akanthus
Great strongbox , seldom seen one in such a good...

Great strongbox , seldom seen one in such a good condition.Congratulation !!. If you look around in literature, similar pieces are dated from the end of the 16th.century till the beginning of the...
Forum: European Armoury 1st August 2024, 09:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 30,520
Posted By Akanthus
I would read : Ohne Ursach zieh mich nicht...

I would read :
Ohne Ursach zieh mich nicht heraus
Wenn aber geht die Not an Mann
So brauch mich wer mich brauchen kann
Very free translation :
Don't pull me out without cause
But when is...
Forum: European Armoury 17th July 2024, 05:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 34,663
Posted By Akanthus
For me it looks like a good victorian copy .

For me it looks like a good victorian copy .
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